sup fellow balding brahs. i've been experiencing "diffuse" balding for the last 5 years, starting at age 22, making me 27 now. i've noticed some recession at the temples recently too.
i've dealt with this by rocking a buzzed head and will continue to do so as far as i can tell. however i would like to keep whatever head stubble i have and not let those follicles die. as a bonus, i'd welcome temple restoration. for this i'm considering hopping on minoxidil. i have these questions about it:
- What brand/solution do you recommend?
- Do you recommend a foam or a liquid?
- I hear that liquids (namely Kirkland 5%) can be irritating and hell for your scalp, as they contain propylene glycol. Is this true? And does the corresponding foam have the same effect or not?
- I shower with Nizoral 2% every once in a while. Is this stuff good? Should I stick with it? What's the correct frequency?
- What is the chance of regrowth with this stuff? What degree and what kind of regrowth can I expect? -- Can I expect regrowth at my temples?
- Since I'd be applying it to a shaved head, will I get better absorption and thus better results? On the flip side, will I get gunky residue that's very visible to the world?
- If not regrowth, then what is the chance of preservation with this stuff?
- Is it too late at my level of thinning to expect any decent results?
- I understand minoxidil is to be applied twice a day, every day, right?
- What if I miss an application? What if I miss a day (2 applications)? What if I miss multiple days, even a week?
- What kind of side effects can I expect and what are the chances I'll get them? I have heard about puffiness in the face/forehead and dark circles under the eyes due to the vasodilatory nature of the substance - I am most scared of these, as I already have some darkness under the eyes just naturally, and a soft face too.
- Are such side effects permanent?
- I do weightlifting as a hobby. Will my ability to engage in this athletic endeavour be affected by regular use of minoxidil?
- Canadians, where do you get your minoxidil?
and this is my scalp at 14 days after buzzing at zero grade, where the thinning is very visible. i usually buzz every 7 days.
http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss34/qt65/IMG_0477_zps5fb9e86e.jpg
http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss34/qt65/IMG_0475_zps7825b679.jpg
http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss34/qt65/IMG_0473_zps5cf69cf6.jpg
http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss34/qt65/IMG_0472_zps1c1bf2d8.jpg
http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss34/qt65/IMG_0471_zps638732be.jpg
i've dealt with this by rocking a buzzed head and will continue to do so as far as i can tell. however i would like to keep whatever head stubble i have and not let those follicles die. as a bonus, i'd welcome temple restoration. for this i'm considering hopping on minoxidil. i have these questions about it:
- What brand/solution do you recommend?
- Do you recommend a foam or a liquid?
- I hear that liquids (namely Kirkland 5%) can be irritating and hell for your scalp, as they contain propylene glycol. Is this true? And does the corresponding foam have the same effect or not?
- I shower with Nizoral 2% every once in a while. Is this stuff good? Should I stick with it? What's the correct frequency?
- What is the chance of regrowth with this stuff? What degree and what kind of regrowth can I expect? -- Can I expect regrowth at my temples?
- Since I'd be applying it to a shaved head, will I get better absorption and thus better results? On the flip side, will I get gunky residue that's very visible to the world?
- If not regrowth, then what is the chance of preservation with this stuff?
- Is it too late at my level of thinning to expect any decent results?
- I understand minoxidil is to be applied twice a day, every day, right?
- What if I miss an application? What if I miss a day (2 applications)? What if I miss multiple days, even a week?
- What kind of side effects can I expect and what are the chances I'll get them? I have heard about puffiness in the face/forehead and dark circles under the eyes due to the vasodilatory nature of the substance - I am most scared of these, as I already have some darkness under the eyes just naturally, and a soft face too.
- Are such side effects permanent?
- I do weightlifting as a hobby. Will my ability to engage in this athletic endeavour be affected by regular use of minoxidil?
- Canadians, where do you get your minoxidil?
and this is my scalp at 14 days after buzzing at zero grade, where the thinning is very visible. i usually buzz every 7 days.
http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss34/qt65/IMG_0477_zps5fb9e86e.jpg
http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss34/qt65/IMG_0475_zps7825b679.jpg
http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss34/qt65/IMG_0473_zps5cf69cf6.jpg
http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss34/qt65/IMG_0472_zps1c1bf2d8.jpg
http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss34/qt65/IMG_0471_zps638732be.jpg
